Senior Commodity Manager - IT

NXP Semiconductors•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Job Summary: To further strengthen the IT Procurement team, NXP is seeking to recruit a highly skilled and motivated Senior Commodity Manager in IT Procurement, who can drive strategic initiatives, foster supplier partnerships, and deliver exceptional value to our organization. The Senior Commodity Manager will be responsible for developing and executing the global sourcing strategy for IT products and services at NXP. This role involves working closely with a team of sourcing professionals, negotiating with key suppliers, and ensuring that NXP obtains the best value in terms of quality, cost, and delivery. The selected candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support NXP’s strategic objectives and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes. Key responsibilities Strategic sourcing: Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for IT software and IT services. Some hardware experience is helpful. Conduct market analysis to identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities Participate in supplier qualification and selection processes in collaboration with key stakeholders Supplier management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers Negotiate contracts and agreements to ensure favorable terms and conditions Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular reviews to ensure compliance with service level agreements Cost management: Identify cost reduction opportunities through strategic sourcing initiatives Conduct spend analysis and develop strategies to optimize IT procurement costs Implement best practices to achieve cost saving targets and stay updated on industry trends to ensure NXP remains competitive Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with IT, Finance, Legal, and other relevant departments to align sourcing strategies with business objectives Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistency and standardization of procurement processes More information about NXP in the United States... NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills. Commitment At NXP. We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality. Thank you for considering a career at NXP. To help you prepare for the different steps in our hiring process, see the following useful advice and tips. Are you already an NXP employee? Do not apply here. Instead, you must apply via our internal career page. Thank you for your interest in supporting our recruitment efforts. Please note that NXP operates under a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for all recruitment activities. Any candidate profiles or resume submitted without a prior written agreement or explicit request from our Talent Acquisition team will be considered unsolicited. Such submissions will be deemed free of any obligations, and no fees will be paid by NXP or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or divisions - regardless of whether the candidate is hired, either coincidentally or otherwise. Thank you for your understanding.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, with a focus on IT categories
Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing global sourcing strategies
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional team environment
Proficiency in procurement software and tools
Candidate must reside in Chandler, Arizona, or in Austin, Texas
Hybrid schedule (3 days per week in office)

Nice To Haves

Some hardware experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for IT software and IT services.
Conduct market analysis to identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities
Participate in supplier qualification and selection processes in collaboration with key stakeholders
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
Negotiate contracts and agreements to ensure favorable terms and conditions
Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular reviews to ensure compliance with service level agreements
Identify cost reduction opportunities through strategic sourcing initiatives
Conduct spend analysis and develop strategies to optimize IT procurement costs
Implement best practices to achieve cost saving targets and stay updated on industry trends to ensure NXP remains competitive
Work closely with IT, Finance, Legal, and other relevant departments to align sourcing strategies with business objectives
Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistency and standardization of procurement processes